Archive for: March, 2012

Shop Tip: Measuring Tool Offsets without the Paperwork

Shop Tip: Measuring Tool Offsets without the Paperwork

Taking tool offset measurements is a must-know skill for any machinist, but who knew there were so many ways to do it.  If you’re the type that doesn’t need some fancy probe do your job, this week’s shop tip will show you the safest and most accurate way to measure offsets. For some reason, the [...]

March 27, 2012 | Posted in Shop Tips & Product Reviews | Read More »

Shop Tip: ShamWow in the Shop

Shop Tip: ShamWow in the Shop

No, the ShamWow guy did not pay us to post this tip.  But, we’re recommending this German made towel as this week’s shop tip for several reasons: Absorbent – Take wet parts out of the machine and set them on the towel.  By the end of the day, you won’t have a puddle on your [...]

March 20, 2012 | Posted in Shop Tips & Product Reviews | Read More »

Shop Tip: No Mess Grinding Wheel

Shop Tip: No Mess Grinding Wheel

Using a grinding wheel always creates a lot of dust that mucks up a work environment.  To make for a quick clean up and to keep dust collected, cut the flaps and sides off a cardboard box to create a box for the grinding wheel to sit in.  Notice one of the flaps left on [...]

March 6, 2012 | Posted in Shop Tips & Product Reviews | Read More »
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